Cartersville Probate Attorneys

When a person passes away, probate of his or her Last Will and Testament is often required before heirs can inherit property owned at the person's death. If the person had no Will, the person's property is commonly managed by an administrator appointed by the probate court (often a family member). Exceptions include certain "small estates" and property that is passed on to heirs by other means, such as through a trust, a beneficiary designation, or a Payable on Death election.

It is generally advisable to work with a qualified Georgia probate attorney, both to understand what processes, forms, and other estate administration requirements are necessary and to seek assistance with the many details of the probate process.

Asset Protection & Elder Law of Georgia assists clients with Georgia probate in Bartow County, Cobb County, Cherokee County, Gordon County, Floyd County and Paulding County. We work with local executors/personal representatives and appointed administrators, as well as with out-of-state heirs handling — or with interests in — a Georgia probate matter. Probate is generally appropriate in the county where the deceased lived or where Georgia property is located.

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About Us

Cartersville, Georgia attorney Sharon McCoy focuses her practice on families in need of estate planning and elder law services. She is committed to personal, compassionate service to every client. Sharon’s experience has shown her that planning… Read More

Attorney Lance McCoy has practiced law in Georgia for over 25 years. Since 2003, Lance has worked alongside his wife, Sharon McCoy, at their family-owned Cartersville firm, The McCoy Law Firm, LLC. His work for Asset Protection & Elder Law of Georgia… Read More

Attorney Jana Allen As a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Jana Allen joined The McCoy Law Firm in 2020 after transitioning from the position of Assistant District Attorney in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit (serving Bartow and Gordon Counties). Jana h… Read More

Why Choose Us

In a perfect world, life should become easier when we reach old age. However, in more and more cases, we have noticed that the financial structure is lacking for seniors and their families, especially when trying to pay for long-term care services.

At Asset Protection & Elder Law of Georgia, we understand that all of this can be overwhelming for seniors and their families. We are here to help you during your time of need and we can help you plan everything, from establishing your nursing home care plans to building your will or trust.